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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.99, 14.88 and 9.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.99, 14.88 and 9.61 is: 14.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.99 : 14.88 = 9.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.99/14.88 = 9.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.99x = 14.88 × 9.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.99x = 143.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143.00/9.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.31

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